Recommended Reading for CELTA Courses

Practical English Usage

As I was preparing to take the TEFL course to teach abroad and inquiring about the different books that the school was suggesting, I was told simply by my son who is also a teacher and the statement was confirmed by both my instructors, "just buy Swan, it's the bible and it's all you need". Practical English Usage is just that. For whatever reason Michael Swan decided to write this book, we are forever grateful. - Margaret M. Frye 5/5

Learning Teaching

"Learning Teaching" has been one of the most successful guides to English since it was first published in 1994. Its no-nonsense approach has made it a superb teaching textbook for initial training courses, and also an essential handbook for practising ELT teachers. The third edition has been extensively revised and restructured to take recent developments in ELT into account and now includes a DVD featuring a full lesson being taught as well as demonstrations of practical teaching techniques.

A Concise Grammar for English Teachers

I used Tony Penston's book when I was learning how to teach English as a Foreign Language. I found it really useful then and I still carry it with me for all teaching assignments - and I regularly refer to it for some grammatical point or other. It's easy to find what you want and nice and concise! It gets straight to the point. Apparently he's even got a sense of humour too, rarely seen in a grammarian, and a relief to this user. This really good book is useful for all teaching levels. Great value too. I do not hesitate to recommend it to all English language teachers. - John Osman 5/5

About the CELTA course in Dubai

CELTA Entry Criteria - Dubai

have a good educational background (preferably of university entrance standard)

have an excellent command of written and spoken English

What is the Cambridge CELTA course?

The CELTA is the most highly recognised and regarded TEFL/TESOL certification worldwide. It is for people with a high level of English who want to become English teachers. It’s awarded by the University of Cambridge’s English Language Assessment, meaning it is recognised by the best language institutions, schools, academies and universities worldwide and in the United Arab Emirates. Every year, more than 10,000 people the world over complete a CELTA course.

Find a TEFL Job Post CELTA

As a StudyCELTA trainee, you will be able to sign up for free to our TEFL jobs website www.teflwork.com. TEFLwork is a platform only for qualified English teachers and will allow you to find work both at home and abroad with your newly gained CELTA certificate.

CELTA Course Content

The course is divided into:

1. Language Analysis

These sessions develop an ability to analyse language in terms of meaning, form, sound and usage mainly focus on grammar and pronunciation.

2. Methodology

These sessions cover:

different approaches to language teaching techniques for presentation and practice of new language

classroom management

lesson-planning

use of commercially produced and authentic materials developing listening, reading and writing skills

3. Teaching Practice

Each trainee is required to complete a minimum of 6 hours observed teaching practice with classes of adult learners.

4. Observation of experienced Teachers

This involves observing language centre teachers for a total of 8 hours during the course.

CELTA Course Assessment

Assessment is continuous and is based on:

performance in Teaching Practice an ability to evaluate one’s own lessons the quality/punctuality of written assignments

lesson plans

participation in all aspects of the course attendance, which is expected to be 100%

It is possible to pass the course at three levels: Pass A - Pass B - Pass

The final grades are awarded by the tutors and ratified by the visiting Cambridge ESOL assessor after the course.